Day 22 Monday July 11th

Our ride today took us from Hot Springs to Rapid City, SD. The ride was 74 miles with several long climbs one of which took us to Mt Rushmore. It was the first time I had ever been there and it was very impressive and well worth the climb. The place was swarming with tourists and I saw a few red sox and patriots jerseys in the crowds. We did the usual picture taking and then had ice cream cones to help us with the last 22 miles. The prices on everything there was very reasonable. Souvenir hats and T-shirts were only 5 bucks. No room to carry any souvenirs. There was a mishap right before we arrived at Rushmore when Terry our oldest rider at 74 had a crash. His helmet broke in 3 places and he may have some other injuries. He is an excellent rider and a mishap like his could happen to anyone due to the road conditions. Severe thunderstorm warnings until 9 pm but I think everyone has made it in for the day.